It’s been over years since the Toronto Maple Leafs hoisted the Stanley Cup, and it looks like it’ll be a while yet before that streak comes to an end. Toronto (19-21-8) was tied for 12th place in the Eastern Conference at press time.

The sword of Damocles is hanging over the head of GM John Ferguson, Jr. Barring a reversal of fortune, it appears Ferguson will lose his job to former GM Cliff Fletcher. A rebuilding phase would follow; captain Mats Sundin, who leads the Leafs with 20 goals and 52 points, is one of the assets likely to be moved before the trade deadline.

Trading Sundin while he still has high value would be a smart way to create a better tomorrow for the Leafs. But the organization’s commitment to winning (as opposed to shareholders) has been in question for most of these past 40 years. More than just Sundin has to go.